Creditors Seek Receiver for E G Lewis Enterprises
In St Louis on June 15 creditors claiming over 5 million dollars in debt filed petitions in the U S Circuit Court asking for a receiver for all properties of E G Lewis at University City Missouri and an injunction against magazine syndicate managers. The suits seek foreclosure on improved University Heights Realty and Development Company assets and accuse Lewis corporations of insolvency while asserting reorganization aims to protect creditors. John H Robinson of Arkansas joins the action representing about eighty percent of creditors.
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St. Louis
Lewis’ Enterprise
Big Corporation
United States Circuit Court
E. G. Lewis
University City
University Heights Realty and Development Company
Lewis
New York
John H. Robinson
Arkansas
Judge Dyer to hear suits halting Lewis enterprise reorganization
Federal Judge D P Dyer will hear at 10 tomorrow two suits filed in St. Louis seeking to halt the E G Lewis reorganizations. One asks for a receiver over the Lewis corporations amid insolvency claims and a $600,000 real estate note foreclosure. The other seeks an accounting of debts and charges the reorganization plan shields Lewis.
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St. Louis
DP. P. Dyer
E. G. Lewis Enterprise
United States Circuit Court
Claude D Hall
Lewis
E. G
Rail lines reorganized into three districts
On June 19 the Missouri Pacific and St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern rail systems will be split into three districts with HQs in St. Louis Kansas City and Little Rock. The eastern district covers St. Louis terminals and Illinois Missouri Eastern Joplin and White River divisions. The western district includes Kansas City terminals and Omaha Northern Kansas Central Kansas Colorado Wichita and Southern Kansas divisions. The southern district centers in Little Rock with Arkansas Memphis Valley Natchez and Central divisions.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Southern
Kansas City
Little Rock
Illinois
Missouri
Joplin
White River
Omaha
Kansas
Colorado
Wichita
Arkansas
Memphis
Valley
Natchez
Central
Monroe man takes over Lake Charles Majestic Hotel
W H Worsham sells his Majestic stock to L W Calvert of Monroe and leaves for Jennings. Calvert and J G Michie will run the hotel with no immediate changes anticipated. Calvert plans to move to Lake Charles after selling his Monroe business, while Michie remains involved.
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The
Majestic
Monroe
Michie
Calvert
Worsham
Dissolution of Partnership Between Doctors Newton and Hirsch
Partnership between I. J. Newton M D and D I Hirsch M D is dissolved by mutual consent. Newton remains at 229 De Siard street and Hirsch at the office above New South Drug Store. Pittsburg fans expect a rising home winning streak for the Pirates.
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Dr. Newton
DeSiard Street
Dr. Hirsch
New South Drug Store
I. J. Newton
D. I. Hirsch
Pittsburg
Pirates
Valley team sails for Arkansas three game set
The Lyceum ball team left for Huttig Arkansas for a three game series. In Mineral Wells travelers are urged to stop at the Colonial hotel, the Southwest’s leading lodging.
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Lyceum
Huttig, Ark
Mineral Wells
Texas
Colonial
Southwest
This Date in History Highlights Major 17th to 20th Century Events
A compact list of historical notes spanning 1648 to 1904. Key items include Margaret Jones hanged for witchcraft in Boston, George Washington nominated by John Adams in 1775, Montreal retaken by British in 1776, the 1849 Polk death in Nashville, and the 1904 General Slocum disaster with over 1000 lives lost.
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Margaret Jones
Boston
John Adams
George Washington
Montreal
Independent Ledger
American Advertiser
James K. Polk
U. S
Nashville
Tenn
Mecklenburg County
N. C
Petersburg
Mt. Denis
Alps
Dr. Livingstone
Congo River
Canadian and
United States Fishery Commission
Halifax
Emperor Frederick of
Germany
General Slocum
East’ River
Gratitude Expressed For Fire Fund Help
Mrs Kate Burch and her children thank neighbors for the kind gifts and large contributions after their house burned on Tuesday night. The note expresses deep appreciation and gratitude for the community support.
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Kate Burch
Swayze and Fairbanks Couple Wed in Natchez
Mr R D Swayze and Miss Mable Fairbanks were married at 1 pm yesterday in Natchez Mississippi with Rev R D Naisworthy officiating. After a hotel dinner they traveled by road to Monroe arriving last night. They were joined at Gilbert Louisiana by Mrs Florence Scott and a child plus Miss Lucy Richardson. They will live with the groom's parents.
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R. D. Swayze
Mable Fairbanks
Natchez
Miss
R. D. Naisworthy
Monroe
Gilbert
Florence Scott
Little Son
No Drunkard Beyond Cure Speaks at Boston Conference
Robert A. Woods of South End Hospital told the National Conference of Charities and Correction that no case of drunkenness is beyond recovery and urged state institutions for non criminal intoxication cases. Final sessions and sectional meetings were held around Beacon Hill as delegates reviewed new questions from the week long gathering.
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Boston
Mass
Robert A. Woods
South End Hospital
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Woods
Beacon Hill
Arbitration Court settles part of El Paso land case
The International Arbitration Court in El Paso issued a compromise decision on the Chamizal land dispute awarding portions to both Mexico and El Paso. The ruling satisfies neither the United States nor Mexico, both of which filed dissents.
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el Paso
International Arbitration Court
Mexico
United States
No New Legislation Pledge Follows House Caucus
Washington June 15 Democratic representatives failed to extend their legislative program at the extra session caucus. The group reaffirmed focus on tariff bills and rejected army enlistment and naval reform measures. Leader Underwood said the tariff program would proceed as originally outlined. A second caucus may occur, but leaders expect no additional items.
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Washington
House
Congress
Hay
Committee On Military Affairs
Committee On Naval Affairs
Underwood
Col S W Hill Dies at 91 in Ouachita Parish
Col Hill aged 91 and longtime Monroe figure dies at home on South Grand street near Parish High School. He served as Monroe City Engineer in his youth and later as a consulting engineer before retirement. An Irish native, he moved to the United States as a young man and spent many years in Monroe earning broad esteem. Funeral services will be held.
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Col. Hill
Col
S. W. Hill
Ouachita Parish
South Grand Street
Parish High
Monroe
Ireland
Market Summary Cotton Prices in New Orleans and New York
Cotton prices across New Orleans and New York show quiet trading. New Orleans spots near 15 3/8 with slight declines and varied session highs and closes. New York spots around 15 65 with modest gains and similar tight ranges.
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New Orleans
Igo
Low
PRI Wesic
New York
Yaty Suns
Ee Ag
Se Ee
Liverpool 8 30 Sales 7000 Bales Market Report
Liverpool reports 7000 bales sold at 8 30 with prices quoted for October to January. Trading ranges show 7 87 to 7 93 for September October and 7 10 to 7 18 for December January. Strong activity noted across several months amid fluctuating quotes.
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Liverpool
Opportune Showers Drag Cotton Market Down in Texas
Windes Daily Cotton Letter notes rainfall across North Texas and Oklahoma lowered October prices to about 13.24, with a $2 bale retreat from recent highs. Fort Worth area rains ranged up to .70 inches, while other stations reported lighter amounts aiding the market slide. Cobb Dominates Tigers Highlighted by Ed Grillo in Washington Star praising his relentless, unmatched aggression and impact.
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Windes
Monroe
New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Forth Worth
Fort Worth
Weather Bureau
Corsicana
Dallas
Sherman
Waxahachie
Weatherford
Cobb
Tigers
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Georgia
Cobb Hetes
Debb
Worthy
Ed Grillo
Washington Star
Weather notes and drought impact on Texas cotton crops
The letter from E. D. Windes reports extreme heat across Tex and Oklahoma with many stations hitting 100 or more degrees. It notes cooler trends and possible rain west of the Mississippi, but cites insufficient rain risks for a steady market. Cotton vitality suffered in north Texas and the central belt, requiring widespread rains to secure a 13,000,000 plus bale crop.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Mercury
Dallas
Waxahachie
Mississippi River
Central Belt
Georgia
E. D. Windes
Steamer Clipper Sails Thursday From Monroe Harbor
Clipper steamer, connecting with Menge at Harrisonburg, departs Monroe every Thursday at noon. For details, inquire on board or contact Master G. F. Holloway. 6-6-1m.
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Menge
Harrisonburg
Monroe
G. F. Holloway
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Service A LA Carte
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Gotham Underwear
Paris
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MR. Calvert
Dissolution Partnership
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Monroe Gro. CO
Kern’s
Joe Kern
Prop
Phoenix Corn Remedy
Phoenix Drug Store
Morrison's
Cumberland
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Crossett
Benoit Lumber Co
Copeland's Cash Grocery
C. H. Floyd
N. K. Fairbanks Co
J. S. Mounger
Sarah Moore
Rasbury
J. C. Montgomery
Walsh
R. Wright
Sarah Mooe
Consolidated Ice Company
Hardwood Manfacturing Company
Grace Episcopal Church
Arthur R. Price
New Salem
Girard
Henry W. Allen Camp
Swayze Fairbanks
Grain and Provisions
Chicago
Louis Grain Market
Youngblood-Foster Jewelry Co., Ltd
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